48 Hours
48 Hours

Prime Suspect

February 18, 2026

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5 min read

🎙️ The Voices & The Context

  • The Format: Investigative true crime narrative from 48 Hours, blending reporter narration, interviews, reenactments, and family footage.
  • The Key Players:
    • Billy Fox: Devoted single dad, soccer coach accused of injuring baby Cameron; central figure fighting charges.
    • Cassie Herring: Cameron's mother, Billy's girlfriend (later wife); fiercely loyal, battles CPS for her kids.
    • Supporting voices: Medical experts (prosecution like Dr. Mark Krauss vs. defense like Dr. Ronald Yusinski), family, lawyer Bob Estrada, CPS officials.
  • The Vibe: Intense and tragic—heart-wrenching family drama, clashing medical opinions, desperate custody fights amid grief.

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What you'll learn

  • 1 (00:00) **Case Introduction: Cassie Herring and Billy Fox**
  • 2 (02:47) **Billy Fox's Background and Blended Family**
  • 3 (04:49) **Friday Night Fall Incident**
  • 4 (07:37) **Saturday and Sunday Decline**
  • 5 (10:40) **Cameron's Death and Initial Suspicions**
  • 6 (14:04) **Medical Examiner and Charges Against Billy**
  • 7 (16:26) **Defense Experts Challenge Autopsy**

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Show Notes

Cassie Herring and Billy Fox were single parents to young children when they married and blended their families. In May 2001, tragedy struck when their infant son died. When Billy was charged with murder, the family drew closer to fight for justice. “48 Hours" Correspondent Susan Spencer reports.

This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 1/14/2004. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+.

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